I've reached another of my goals, to be under 17 stone. I haven't been "16-stone-something" since 1998! I've also now lost over two and a half stone in 6 weeks.

People at work are starting notice I've lost weight and are asking me whats going on! This feels great.

A Massive Low:cry:

On Wednesday I found out my dog has cancer - I'm absolutely gutted. He is still pain-free and happy at the moment, and the prognosis is unknown (could be a couple of months, could be up to a year) but everythings been turned upside-down in my world. My old reaction would be to comfort myself with food, but the new me is not using food as a sticking plaster - I'm still firmly SSing 100%.

Cambridge hiatus for planned elbow surgery 23/05/2013, followed by unplanned emergency gallbladder surgery 20/06/2013 with complications that lead to a much longer than planned break. All better now (finally). Restart 03/09/2013 at 19st 4lb. Have regained 18lb in 4 months off plan, still 75lb/5st5lb down on the start of the year! Going to be at target for Christmas 2013

Aww that is so sad. Take care of yourself so that you can take care of your poochy companion.
My cousins dog has just been diagnosed with cancer too, they are going through what you are.
I really hope you manage to look after yourself.
Lynne x

Well done on your fantastic loss to date, Sorry to here about your dog.. I am an emotional eater too but intend to be rigid with this. Won't be long before you have lost another 2 stone, at least that IS something within your control!

Well done on your weight loss you have done a fantastic job, sorry to hear about your dog. My dog too had cancer and it is really hard. They give such good companionship. Stay strong and hope for good times

A major well done with your weight loss - superb effort and fabulous results!

So sorry to hear about your dog, I think unless you own pets you cannot fully appreciate how much they mean to you and what companions they are. You must be going through hell right now with wondering if and when.

Whatever you do do not comfort yourself with food, it will make you even more upset believe me xxx

Well done on your weight loss and just keep at it. I am sorry about the dog ...spend some good times with him and PLEASE do NOT use food to handle this pain. You need to stay focused and not throw it all away....

Dream...And as you dream,Remember...That only you can make Your dreams come true.

You are doing the right thing by not turning to food - it would just add to your problems as you would be so angry with yourself!
Your Doggy needs your love and attention [hug] and I hope you get some special time with him!
Fabulous weight loss and great that people are noticing!

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